Finding Turbine Inlet State - Thermodynamics

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The discussion revolves around finding the turbine inlet state given specific parameters such as turbine work output rate, isentropic efficiency, and exit state conditions. The user calculates the exit enthalpy using the saturation liquid table and attempts to determine the inlet enthalpy but encounters an unusually high value. There is confusion regarding the turbine work output calculation, as the user lacks a mass flow rate to derive Wturbine accurately. Participants question whether the entire problem statement has been provided, indicating potential missing information. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly applying thermodynamic principles and ensuring all necessary data is included for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement


max. Turbine work output rate: 6.0MW
Turbine isentropic efficiency: 90%
Turbine exit state (isentropic): 40KPa, x=92%
Turbine and pump actual process are assumed adiabatic

Find turbine inlet state: Pinlet, Tinlet, Sinlet

Homework Equations


W = ΔH
h = hf + xhfg

The Attempt at a Solution


I find hexit = hf + 0.92hfg

where hf = hf @ 40KPa = 317.62 on sat. liquid table and hfg=2318.4. So then I find hexit = 2450.18 kj/kg.

Then I do Wturbine = h1 - h2' to find h1 = hinlet = 8636.1 kj/kg. I then tried to look up that h on the superheated table to find the pressure and temperature and stuff but that's way too high of a number. I need help!
 
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Magnawolf said:
Then I do Wturbine = h1 - h2' to find h1 = hinlet = 8636.1 kj/kg. I then tried to look up that h on the superheated table to find the pressure and temperature and stuff but that's way too high of a number. I need help!

How? Where did you get Wturbine ? (units of kW/kg/s) You don't have a a mass flow rate to find Wturbine.
Have you included the entire problem statement?
 
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